Thief steals from non-profit

A catalytic converter was stolen off an Industries, Inc. van. Pete Brown, Industries Transportation and Safety Director, discovered the theft on Wednesday morning, Dec. 10.
To add insult to injury, the thief used the company’s own electric power to remove the converter, and then stole the extension cords that were powering up the company’s fleet.
“We’re a non-profit that serves people with handicaps,” said Brown. “That’s what really hurts.”
Industries, Inc. is located along Cleveland Street in Cambridge.
The cost to replace the catalytic converter is $1,000 – which will not be covered by insurance as the company’s deductible is $1,000. This means the repair work will come from the non-profit’s own budget.
Brown has this to say to the thieves: “You’re not hurting the company. You’re hurting the people with disabilities.”